Psalms 4
1 For the music director. A psalm of David, to be accompanied by string instruments. When I call, please answer me, God who vindicates me. When I was hemmed in by troubles, you gave me a way out. Be gracious to me and hear my prayer.
In finem, in carminibus. Psalmus David. [Cum invocarem exaudivit me Deus justitiæ meæ, in tribulatione dilatasti mihi. Miserere mei, et exaudi orationem meam. Filii hominum, usquequo gravi corde? ut quid diligitis vanitatem, et quæritis mendacium?
2 How long will you people ruin my reputation? How long will you love what is worthless and tell lies? (Selah)
Et scitote quoniam mirificavit Dominus sanctum suum; Dominus exaudiet me cum clamavero ad eum.
3 You should realize that the Lord shows special favor to the faithful. The Lord listens when I call to him.
Irascimini, et nolite peccare; quæ dicitis in cordibus vestris, in cubilibus vestris compungimini.
4 Be in awe, do not sin. When you rest, reflect on this, and keep quiet! (Selah)
Sacrificate sacrificium justitiæ, et sperate in Domino. Multi dicunt: Quis ostendit nobis bona?
5 Offer sacrifices with the right attitude. Trust in the Lord.
Signatum est super nos lumen vultus tui, Domine: dedisti lætitiam in corde meo.
6 Many say, “Who is going to show us some good?” Lord, may your face shine upon us.
A fructu frumenti, vini, et olei sui, multiplicati sunt.
7 The happiness you give me is better than those who have a plentiful harvest of grain and new wine.
In pace in idipsum dormiam, et requiescam;
8 I will lie down in peace and sleep, for you, Lord, alone keep me safe.
quoniam tu, Domine, singulariter in spe constituisti me.]
